Kabuki stars shine again at the NGA
NOT to be outdone by the Art Gallery of New South Wales’s current exhibition, “Theatre of dreams, theatre of play”, which focuses on the refined Japanese theatre forms of nō and kyōgen, the National...
View ArticleCheerful Charlie embraces print and glass
IN the world of glass and printmaking, it’s common to see artists positioning themselves at the opposite ends of the spectrum—two dimensional print vs. three dimensional glass, and never the twain...
View ArticleIf you were in Kaleen on Wednesday be on the lookout for measles
ACT Acting Chief Health Officer, Dr Andrew Pengilley is alerting Canberrans to be aware of measles symptoms after a case was notified to ACT Health on Friday 18 July 2014. “The Health Protection...
View ArticleHigh, wanted, and on the run in a Nissan Pulsar
ACT Policing has taken two men into custody after they fled police on two occasions last night (Friday, 18 July). About 10pm, police detected a red Nissan Pulsar travelling along William Hovell Drive,...
View ArticleSocials / At The Loft at Duxton’s first birthday party, O’Connor
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View ArticleFederal Highway blocked by vehicle fire
NSW’s Traffic and Highway Patrol Command are warning that a vehicle fire on the Federal Highway has blocked the northbound lanes with traffic being diverted via Yass. The good news is they hope to have...
View ArticleTheodore house fire
Firefighters are investigating the cause of a fire that began in the roof of a Theodore home. The occupants called Emergency Triple Zero (000) after noticing the fire and self-evacuated. The house is...
View ArticleWin a DVD of acclaimed movie ‘Nebraska’
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View ArticleGrattan / Abbott has big ‘trust deficit’: poll
By Michelle Grattan, University of Canberra THE continuing bitter fight over the budget has seen Labor maintain a strong two-party lead and Tony Abbott regarded as trustworthy by only just over one...
View ArticleParton / Clubs first, rainwater tanks next?
AS the years go by, governments of all persuasion and all levels are finding new and despicable ways to tax people. That’s the certainly the case here in the ACT. Mark PartonI don’t believe they’ll...
View ArticleShopping trolleys in Civic Square
AT the end of June we marvelled that Canberra’s City Rangers had somehow only impounded 94 shopping trolleys in the first half of the year. So we’re thrilled to be able to help them out, noting that...
View ArticleCanberra’s parking just isn’t getting any better
After a short hiatus our pictures of poor parking around Canberra returns. 1) Sarah has sent this in: He/she could’ve parked anywhere else along a 500 metre road and not blocked the walkway. But they...
View ArticleWith the morning commute over, Police remind that 40 zones are back
ACT Policing is advising motorists that 40km/h speed limits will be enforced in school zones for the start of the new school term on Monday (July 21). Traffic Operations Superintendent Ben Cartwright...
View ArticleBanks house fire
ACT Fire & Rescue are working to extinguish a fire at a property on Wittunga Crescent, Banks. Update to follow. 12:38 PM Firefighters are continuing to extinguish the fire in the two storey...
View ArticleA record year for Skate In The City
CANBERRA CBD have sent word that this year has set a new benchmark for their Skate In The City event in Garema Place. Close to 20,000 skaters graced the ice over the course of the event. Jane...
View ArticleThe Royal Society for the Blind and the Canberra Blind Society are merging
THE Royal Society for the Blind (RSB) and Canberra Blind Society (CBS) have formally announced their partnership. The RSB in association with the CBS have come together to deliver an increased range...
View ArticlePolice want the driver who knocked over a cyclist in Fyshwick to come forward
ACT Policing is seeking to speak with the driver of a car involved in a collision with a young cyclist on Friday (July 18). About 2.30pm, a teenage boy was riding a bicycle across the intersection of...
View ArticleCondolence book for MH17 at the Legislative Assembly
THE ACT Legislative Assembly has let it be known that you can sign a condolence book for the victims of the Malaysia Airlines flight MH 17 in the Assembly foyer. A condolence book is open for people...
View ArticleSocials / At the Gungahlin Community Council business breakfast
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View ArticleSocials / At the 2014 AHA ACT Hospitality Awards, Civic
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